Apple to Limit iPhone 15 USB-C Cables to USB 2.0 Speeds: Report - eviltoast

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  • darth_helmet@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    It would actually be a lot safer if the charging port was only able to supply power. People plug their shit into random cables all the time and it’s been a vector for compromise.

    • heals@lemmy.mlEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      That’s a good point though the port is also needed to pair an iPhone or iPad to a Mac/PC (the famous ‘Trust This Device’ screen can only be triggered if a device tries to access the phones data via USB) which is required to do any backups / music or picture syncs in the first place. ,nd it’s also necessary if youre a developer as - even at USB2.0 speeds that people complain about here - it is still faster to test and debug applications than via wireless.